Time Zone |
America/Los_Angeles |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-7 |
Time Zone |
America/Guyana |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the southern part of the Willamette Valley in western Oregon, Eugene is a college town known for its natural beauty, outdoor energy, and liberal culture, and is known as the "Emerald City" for the dense forests and lush vegetation that surround it. Home to the University of Oregon, the city has a high percentage of young people and an arts scene with street murals, independent bookstores and music venues. The city has an outdoor focus, with the Willamette River running through the city, numerous biking and hiking trails around the area, and Hayward Field, a world-class track and field stadium, making it a mecca for track and field enthusiasts. Additionally, Eugene's focus on sustainability and environmental protection, and its blend of urban convenience and natural wilderness, make it an ideal destination to experience the unique charms of the Pacific Northwest.
Latham is a coastal town in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, located on the east bank of the Demerara River, about 40 kilometers from the capital city of Georgetown. An important agricultural and residential area, the town was named after Charles Latham, a 19th-century British colonial official.
Located in a tropical rainforest climate zone, Latham is surrounded by rice cultivation, coconut palms and fruit farms, which are an important part of Guyana's agricultural economy. The town is built along the river and has a small port facility, with easy access to water transportation connecting Georgetown to inland communities.
The population is predominantly Afro-Guyanese and Indo-Guyanese, and the multicultural blend is reflected in local festivals and cuisine. Infrastructure includes schools, medical centers and markets, and the pace of life is relaxed, retaining a traditional rural Caribbean feel.
Lytham can be reached by road or ferry from Georgetown. Visitors can experience the riverside scenery, observe the local birdlife and explore the remains of a nearby sugar plantation. It is also one of the transit points to the Upper Essequibo River Ecotourism Zone.